| Let's do some math .. Rounding examples of 7 random hypothetical purchases: | ||||||
| Case | Tag Price |
Sales Tax % |
Raw Total Incl. Sales Tax |
Rounded to Penny |
Rounded to Nickel |
Rounded to Dime |
| Purchase #1 | $170.59 | 4.773% | $178.7323 | $178.73 | $178.75 | $178.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $110.33 | 12.181% | $123.7693 | $123.77 | $123.75 | $123.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $130.79 | 6.295% | $139.0232 | $139.02 | $139.00 | $139.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $230.96 | 9.174% | $252.1483 | $252.15 | $252.15 | $252.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $14.75 | 11.480% | $16.4433 | $16.44 | $16.45 | $16.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $174.50 | 13.163% | $197.4694 | $197.47 | $197.45 | $197.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $125.84 | 5.833% | $133.1802 | $133.18 | $133.20 | $133.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $957.76 | $1,040.7660 | $1,040.76 | $1,040.75 | $1,040.70 | |